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Made for More Podcast Episode 10 – Ron Edmondsonhttps://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e10/
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 15:53:05 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=78924https://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e10/#respondhttps://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e10/feed/0<p>Ron Edmondson: Made for More Podcast Interview with Ron Edmondson Ron Edmondson joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. Ron shares what he has learned about finding clarity in his calling as he made the decision to move from the business world into full-time ministry where he has spent the last 15 years leading churches. Ron will also be joining us as a speaker at Exponential 2019. Ron is passionate about both planting churches and helping established churches thrive. In addition to his role as pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church, he coaches and consults with church...</p>
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Ron Edmondson: Made for More Podcast

Interview with Ron Edmondson

Ron Edmondson joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. Ron shares what he has learned about finding clarity in his calling as he made the decision to move from the business world into full-time ministry where he has spent the last 15 years leading churches. Ron will also be joining us as a speaker at Exponential 2019.

Ron is passionate about both planting churches and helping established churches thrive. In addition to his role as pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church, he coaches and consults with church and ministry leaders. In the podcast excerpt below, Ron talks about some of his observations working with church leaders and why he believes calling is so critical to thriving (and avoiding burnout) in ministry.

“In my work with pastors, I see many of them failing to think about or honestly answer the question, ‘Who am I created to be?’ A lot of the time, I see pastors trying to be everything to everyone, and so they try to invent themselves into something they’re not. But that’s not who God has called them to be. I always tell young leaders I’m coaching, ‘If you’re not careful in knowing who God has created you to be, ministry will eat your lunch.’ It’s a recipe for disaster. You’ll burn out. You’ll be overwhelmed with the demands of ministry rather than delegating and raising up new leaders and letting the body be the body.

“I counsel leaders to ask themselves these questions and evaluate which answer is more like their current situation: ‘Do you have to work to get excited about the vision, or is it consuming you? Do you get up in the morning and have to make yourself go to the office, or can you not wait to get there? When you think of work, do you feel overwhelmed, frustrated or angry, or do you get excited about the potential?’ Asking ourselves questions like these allows God to speak into where we are with our temperament, disposition, heart and spirit. I’ve seen so many pastors that are totally ineffective because they should’ve left years ago and instead hung on out of a false sense of loyalty or fear of what’s next, or waiting for retirement or the paycheck. That’s not fair to them, the church they serve, or the Kingdom.”

Ron Edmondson is a pastor, teacher and church leadership consultant and currently the CE0 of Leadership Network. Leadership Network has a huge footprint in helping church achieve Kingdom growth. Prior to this, Ron pastored for 16 years, leading in two church plants and two revitalizations. Ron believes the church should be a positive influencer for change in a community.

Ron spent over 20 years in the business world. Beginning to work at the age of 12, Ron worked in the grocery business through high school, spent 10 years in retail management, and then became self-employed until entering the ministry 15 years ago. In business, Ron owned an insurance agency, which was one of the fastest growing in the state, and a small manufacturing facility employing over 35 people. Additionally, Ron served as an elected city councilperson and vice-mayor and on dozens of national, state, and local non-profit boards.

Ron has an undergraduate from Austin Peay State University, and two master’s degrees — one, a seminary degree, from Luther Rice and one in organizational leadership from Eastern University. He is currently pursuing his doctorate from Midwestern Seminary.

]]>Made for More Podcast Episode 10 - Ron EdmondsonRon Edmondson joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. Ron shares what he has learned about finding clarity in his calling as he made the decision to move from the business world into full-time ministry where he has spent the last 15 years leading churches.Exponentialclean20:09Made for More Podcast Episode 9 – Mark Battersonhttps://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e9/
Wed, 16 Jan 2019 15:24:53 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=78894https://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e9/#respondhttps://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e9/feed/0<p>Mark Batterson: Made for More Podcast Interview with Mark Batterson Mark Batterson joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. An author, pastor and personal friend, Mark shares some of his backstory that ultimately led him to preach and write, including what he calls his “summer of seeking” and the moment that brought him to Washington, D.C., where he and his wife, Lora, would eventually plant National Community Church. Mark has pursued his entrepreneurial calling in diverse ways, including church planting and writing. A New York Times best-selling author, he has influenced thousands of people worldwide, and...</p>
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Mark Batterson: Made for More Podcast

Interview with Mark Batterson

Mark Batterson joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. An author, pastor and personal friend, Mark shares some of his backstory that ultimately led him to preach and write, including what he calls his “summer of seeking” and the moment that brought him to Washington, D.C., where he and his wife, Lora, would eventually plant National Community Church.

Mark has pursued his entrepreneurial calling in diverse ways, including church planting and writing. A New York Times best-selling author, he has influenced thousands of people worldwide, and in the podcast excerpt below, Mark tells us how people have influenced his calling—those who spoke into his life at a certain point and in hindsight were there in the right place at the right time.

“I remember my grandfather when I was five years old (he died when I was six) kneeling next to his bed, taking out his hearing aid, and praying for me by name. He couldn’t hear himself but everyone in the house could. That’ll shape you. I remember a Bible study minister I never met. When I was a sophomore in high school, I gave a speech that was really more like a salvation sermon. My mom sent a copy of the speech to my grandma who sent it to her Bible study teacher who asked the question, ‘Has Mark ever thought about ministry?’ I remember my father-in-law who passed 18 years ago, but I wouldn’t be in ministry if it weren’t for him. I try to preach the way he preached and lead the way he led. And then I’ve had the privilege of having a spiritual father or mentor for 20 years who has really taken me under his wing. A former pastor and former college president, he and his wife were two of the 19 people our first week at National Community. Without the influence [of these people] in my life, I know I wouldn’t be anywhere close to where I am today.”

Mark Batterson serves as lead pastor of National Community Church (www.theaterchurch.com) in Washington, DC. One church with seven locations. NCC is focused on reaching emerging generations and meets in theaters throughout the DC metro area. NCC also owns and operates the largest coffeehouse on Capitol Hill. Mark holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University and is the New York Times bestselling author of 11 books, including The Circle Maker, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Wild Goose Chase and has recently released Whisper and Play the Man. Mark is married to Lora and they live on Capitol Hill with their three children: Parker, Summer, and Josiah.

]]>Mark Batterson: Made for More PodcastMark Batterson joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. An author, pastor and personal friend, Mark shares some of his backstory that ultimately led him to preach and write, including what he calls his “summer of seeking” and the moment that brought him to Washington, D.C., where he and his wife, Lora, would eventually plant National Community Church.Exponentialclean27:24Made for More Podcast Episode 8https://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e8/
Wed, 09 Jan 2019 13:44:57 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=78854https://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e8/#respondhttps://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e8/feed/0<p>Thom Rainer: Made for More Podcast Interview with Thom Rainer Thom Rainer joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. Thom shares his journey of discovering his unique identify and specific markers that led him from banking to vocational ministry. Thom has spent the last 30 years resourcing leaders. As president/CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources and the author of multiple leadership books, as well as church leadership blogs, he serves thousands of churches worldwide. But that wasn’t his initial path. As a fifth-generation banker, Thom was groomed for the finance industry, graduated with a finance degree and...</p>
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Thom Rainer: Made for More Podcast

Interview with Thom Rainer

Thom Rainer joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. Thom shares his journey of discovering his unique identify and specific markers that led him from banking to vocational ministry.

Thom has spent the last 30 years resourcing leaders. As president/CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources and the author of multiple leadership books, as well as church leadership blogs, he serves thousands of churches worldwide. But that wasn’t his initial path. As a fifth-generation banker, Thom was groomed for the finance industry, graduated with a finance degree and went into banking—ultimately becoming the youngest vice president in the history of the bank. In the podcast excerpt below, Thom talks about the experience that would ultimately lead him into ministry and the role of his wife, Nellie Joe, in discerning that call.

“Anytime I’ve done something in terms of a call, there has always been a push and pull—a push away from where I am and a pull to something else. So there was not only the push to leave banking but the pull toward vocational ministry. One of the most profound markers in that transition was the death of a good friend’s 5-year-old child. I was in the hospital room as Brian died, with his parents falling on my shoulders. That was one of the most profound times of just feeling a clear sense of God’s presence. I certainly sensed God saying to me, This is what you’re to do with your life’s work—you’re to minister to My people.

“I went home, and Nellie Joe had already heard about Brian’s death. I said, ‘Nellie Jo, let’s sit down. I want to tell you something.’ She said, ‘Okay, you’re about to tell me that you’re called to ministry, we’re going to leave banking, sell everything and go to seminary.’ I asked her, ‘How did you know?’ and she said, ‘You dummy, how can I not have a call if you have a call? God’s working in both of our lives. I’ve seen it in you. I want you to know I put the house on the market a week ago. I was waiting to put up the sign until you articulated your call.’ I could not have followed any of these paths without my wife’s support and enthusiasm. When one person has a calling, the spouse has that same calling.”

Thom Rainer is the president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Prior to LifeWay, he served at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for 12 years where he was the founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism. In addition to speaking in hundreds of venues over the past 20 years, Thom led a church and denominational consulting firm from 1990 to 2005, providing church health insights to more than 500 churches and other organizations. He is the author of numerous books, including Breakout Churches, Autopsy of a Deceased Church, Simple Church, his most recent I Will and more. He and Nellie Jo have three grown sons, Sam, Art and Jess, who are all serving in a ministry capacity.

]]>Thom Rainer: Made for More PodcastThom Rainer joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. Thom shares his journey of discovering his unique identify and specific markers that led him from banking to vocational ministry.Exponentialclean23:29Os Guinness: Made for More Podcasthttps://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e7/
Thu, 03 Jan 2019 21:24:12 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=78820https://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e7/#respondhttps://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e7/feed/0<p>Os Guinness: Made for More Podcast Interview with Os Guinness Os Guinness joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. His book The Call provides a solid theological foundation and basis for understanding calling. When I started writing my book MORE: Find Your Personal Calling and Live Life to the Fullest Measure, Os provided valuable coaching that shaped my approach. Os asked me, “are you going to simply write another self-help book?” Os has little patience for fads and trends that are not rooted in Biblical truth and critical thinking. Os is bold in speaking truth,...</p>
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Os Guinness: Made for More Podcast

Interview with Os Guinness

Os Guinness joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. His book The Call provides a solid theological foundation and basis for understanding calling. When I started writing my book MORE: Find Your Personal Calling and Live Life to the Fullest Measure, Os provided valuable coaching that shaped my approach. Os asked me, “are you going to simply write another self-help book?”

Os has little patience for fads and trends that are not rooted in Biblical truth and critical thinking. Os is bold in speaking truth, even when its not politically correct. As a student of history and culture who loves Jesus and the church, Os describes himself as a social critic. His insights on personal calling are rooted in his value for Biblical truth.

In this episode of the podcast, Os shares principles from his book and valuable insights into understanding personal calling.

Os Guinness is a best-selling author, social critic, and deep critical thinker on issues of our time. Os has written or edited more than thirty books, including The Call, Time for Truth, Long Journey Home, Unspeakable, A Free People’s Suicide, The Global Public Square, and Renaissance. His latest book is Fool’s Talk – The Recovery of Christian Persuasion, which was published by InterVarsity Press in June, 2015. Click here to learn more about Os Guinness.

]]>Os Guinness: Made for More PodcastOs Guinness joins us for the next episode of the Find Your Calling Podcast. His book The Call provides a solid theological foundation and basis for understanding callingExponentialclean28:18Made for More Podcast Episode 6 – Rick Warrenhttps://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e6/
Wed, 19 Dec 2018 19:16:50 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=78765https://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e6/#respondhttps://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e6/feed/0<p>Rick Warren: Made for More Podcast Interview with Rick Warren Rick Warren joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. In this insightful conversation, he shares his story of discovering his calling and the many factors that contributed to finding specific clarity. As the best-selling author of numerous books, including The Purpose Driven Life, and senior pastor of Saddleback Church, Rick has equipped the worldwide Church and its leaders to pursue both faithfulness and fruitfulness. He has also been a personal friend for a number of years. In the podcast excerpt below, Rick talks about the essential...</p>
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Rick Warren: Made for More Podcast

Interview with Rick Warren

Rick Warren joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. In this insightful conversation, he shares his story of discovering his calling and the many factors that contributed to finding specific clarity.

As the best-selling author of numerous books, including The Purpose Driven Life, and senior pastor of Saddleback Church, Rick has equipped the worldwide Church and its leaders to pursue both faithfulness and fruitfulness. He has also been a personal friend for a number of years. In the podcast excerpt below, Rick talks about the essential importance of community in finding and following your unique calling, as well as our responsibility to point out calling in others.

“Your calling is connected to other people. You’re never just called in a vacuum. The Bible says that we’re one body, we’re the same spirit, and we’ve all been called to the same glorious hope. Scripture talks about how we’re holy partners in a heavenly calling. Many verses talk about the fact that we’re better together. We actually discover our calling in community. If you really want to discover your unique calling, I have two very practical suggestions: 1) Get in a small group where people can actually get to know you because they will notice things that you don’t notice in yourself; 2) Just start serving in a ministry.

“A lot of people are just sitting waiting for God to send a banner in the sky to tell them what they’re supposed to do with their life, and it’s not going to happen. God won’t steer a parked car. You’ve got to be moving. Stop looking for a vision, and just start looking for a verse in the Bible. Then just start serving, and try something. When you do what you’re called to do, other people will notice often before you. A lot of times when you’re shaped to serve God in a certain way, you’re so good at it that you don’t even realize how good you are. You think everybody else is good at it, too. They’re not. For example, if you’re a natural organizer, you think everybody’s organized. They’re not.

“So often, other people will notice your calling before you do, which I would say, by the way, is one of the most powerful things you can do. God will use you to point out giftedness and calling in other people who may not see it. Some of the most powerful words you can say to a young man or a young woman is, “Hey, you know what you’re good at? When you talk, people listen, or when you write that, people read it.” Affirming others makes a difference and gives people permission to go after their calling to advance the Kingdom of God. “

Rick Warren founded Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif., in 1980 with one family. Today, it is an evangelical congregation averaging 30,000 weekly attendees, and has more than 300 community ministries to groups such as prisoners, CEOs, addicts, single parents, and those with HIV/AIDS. He also leads the Purpose Driven Network of churches, a global coalition of congregations in 162 countries. He is the author of multiple books for the Church, including The Purpose Driven Life, which has sold more than 32 million copies, and The Purpose Driven Church, listed in “100 Christian Books That Changed the 20th Century.” He and his wife, Kay, live in Lake Forest, California.

]]>Rick Warren: Made for More PodcastIn this insightful conversation, he shares his story of discovering his calling and the many factors that contributed to finding specific clarity.Exponentialclean40:59Made for More Podcast Episode 5 – Francis Chanhttps://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e5/
Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:43:40 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=78552https://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e5/#respondhttps://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e5/feed/0<p>Francis Chan: Made for More Podcast Interview with Francis Chan Francis Chan joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. This episode is Francis’ first interview after a 30 day “technology” fast from phones, texts, and emails. Francis shares insights from his personal journey and how he understands calling. He gives us an update on his church planting work in San Francisco. As we’ve come to expect from Francis, he shares transparently from the heart and puts Jesus squarely at the center of the conversation. Francis discusses how he continually pursues God’s voice and leading in...</p>
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Francis Chan: Made for More Podcast

Interview with Francis Chan

Francis Chan joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. This episode is Francis’ first interview after a 30 day “technology” fast from phones, texts, and emails. Francis shares insights from his personal journey and how he understands calling. He gives us an update on his church planting work in San Francisco. As we’ve come to expect from Francis, he shares transparently from the heart and puts Jesus squarely at the center of the conversation.

Francis discusses how he continually pursues God’s voice and leading in his life.

Francis is a best-selling author, sought after speaker, pastor, and devoted husband and father. He is the founding pastor of Cornerstone Community Church, the founder of Eternity Bible College, and sits on the board of directors of several Christian ministries. Francis is married to his wife, Lisa, and has seven children.

]]>Francis Chan: Made for More PodcastFrancis Chan joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. This episode is Francis’ first interview after a 30 day “technology” fast from phones, texts, and emails.Exponentialclean22:25Made for More Podcast Episode 4https://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e4/
Fri, 30 Nov 2018 22:22:47 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=78635https://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e4/#respondhttps://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e4/feed/0<p>Jenni Catron: Made for More Podcast Interview with Jenni Catron Jenni Catron joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. Jenni shares her journey of gaining clarity on her personal calling. Jenni Catron is a writer, speaker, and leadership coach who consults churches and non-profits to help them lead from their extraordinary best. Her passion is to lead well and to inspire, equip and encourage others to do the same. She speaks at conferences and churches nationwide, seeking to help others develop their leadership gifts and lead confidently in the different spheres of influence God has...</p>
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Jenni Catron: Made for More Podcast

Interview with Jenni Catron

Jenni Catron joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. Jenni shares her journey of gaining clarity on her personal calling.

Jenni Catron is a writer, speaker, and leadership coach who consults churches and non-profits to help them lead from their extraordinary best. Her passion is to lead well and to inspire, equip and encourage others to do the same. She speaks at conferences and churches nationwide, seeking to help others develop their leadership gifts and lead confidently in the different spheres of influence God has granted them. Additionally, she consults with individuals and teams on leadership and organizational health.

Jenni is the author of several books including Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence and The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership. Jenni blogs at www.jennicatron.com and contributes to a number of other online publications as well. Outreach Magazine has recognized her as one of the thirty emerging influencers reshaping church leadership

A leader who loves “putting feet to vision,” Jenni has served on the executive leadership teams of Menlo Church in Menlo Park, California, and Cross Point Church in Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to ministry leadership, she worked as an Artist Development Director in the Christian music industry.

]]>Jenni Catron: Made for More PodcastJenni Catron joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. Jenni shares her journey of gaining clarity on her personal calling.<br />
She is a writer, speaker, and leadership coach who consults churches and non-profits to help them lead from their extraordinary best.Exponentialclean19:21Made for More Podcast Episode 3 – Carey Nieuwhofhttps://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e3/
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:34:32 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=78628https://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e3/#respondhttps://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e3/feed/0<p>Carey Nieuwhof: Made for More Podcast Interview with Carey Nieuwhof Carey Nieuwhof joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. Carey shares how he fell backwards into his ministry calling, going from law school graduate poised to work in a top firm, to a student pastor among three area churches, one of which had 16 people. Since age 12, Carey has been passionate about reaching unchurched people. He always dreamed about starting a church his unchurched friends would like. As founder and teaching pastor of Connexus Church near Toronto, Canada, Carey has seen that dream become reality....</p>
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Carey Nieuwhof: Made for More Podcast

Interview with Carey Nieuwhof

Carey Nieuwhof joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. Carey shares how he fell backwards into his ministry calling, going from law school graduate poised to work in a top firm, to a student pastor among three area churches, one of which had 16 people.

Since age 12, Carey has been passionate about reaching unchurched people. He always dreamed about starting a church his unchurched friends would like. As founder and teaching pastor of Connexus Church near Toronto, Canada, Carey has seen that dream become reality. Over the last several years, he has become known for his insights and focus on serving leaders, regularly writing and speaking to Christian leaders. In the podcast excerpt below, Carey talks about the impact of pursuing our calling even when we don’t have full clarity on it.

“A lot of people get paralyzed by calling. The one thing I think is true over these last 30-plus years is that even when I was confused, I never stopped. I think if you take what you believe in faith is the next right step, God’s a pretty good chess player and He will out move you. If you’re going in the wrong direction, He’ll counter you. He’ll check you and bring you back to the right path. There is a beautiful sovereignty of God thing in calling.”

]]>Carey Nieuwhof: Made for More PodcastCarey Nieuwhof joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. Carey shares how he fell backwards into his ministry calling, going from law school graduate poised to work in a top firm, to a student pastor among three area churches, one of which had 16 peoplExponentialclean36:14Made for More Podcast Episode 2 – Alan Hirschhttps://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e2/
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 16:38:06 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=78567https://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e2/#respondhttps://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e2/feed/0<p>Alan Hirsch: Made for More Podcast Interview with Alan Hirsch Alan Hirsch joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. As a pastor, author, and leading missional voice for the church, Alan shares some of his backstory that ultimately led him to the United States as a missionary. Alan says he’s always been a bit of a rebellious dreamer. When God got a hold of him and redeemed his calling, a prophetic, “holy rebel” emerged. Alan grew up under the Apartheid system of racial segregation in South Africa. The unfair system shaped his values and thinking from...</p>
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Alan Hirsch: Made for More Podcast

Interview with Alan Hirsch

Alan Hirsch joins us for the next episode of the Made for More Podcast. As a pastor, author, and leading missional voice for the church, Alan shares some of his backstory that ultimately led him to the United States as a missionary. Alan says he’s always been a bit of a rebellious dreamer. When God got a hold of him and redeemed his calling, a prophetic, “holy rebel” emerged.

Alan grew up under the Apartheid system of racial segregation in South Africa. The unfair system shaped his values and thinking from an early age. He often found himself in fights because he spoke up for the underdogs. He describes himself as a “scrapper.” Alan says, “I now have great respect and love for the edges and fringe in society because that’s where I was.”

During his time in the South African army, Alan and his buddies often withdrew to smoke marijuana. The leader of this rebellious group found Jesus and introduced Alan to him. As Alan says, “my friend Murray never left the rest of us after he experienced the life-changing power of Jesus. Murray’s example left a lasting impression on me for how we need to remain in the culture to reach those far from God.”

In this edition of the Made for More Podcast, Alan explains his journey to gaining clarity on his personal calling. Alan says, “At the heart of calling is getting in touch with the unique purposes God has for you as a unique individual that no one else can fulfill. It’s a sense of your particular destiny.” His calling emerged after he became a Christian and moved from South Africa to Australia with his family. As Alan notes, “When we moved to Australia I had a defining encounter with God. The idea of being commissioned and sent was embedded in the experience. This solidified and grounded my calling.” Alan describes his unique calling as, “I’m called to help the church get into the ‘sent’ equation. That is to help the church become a movement again. I feel a prophetic call to challenge the current system and bring it into account.” Join Alan as he explains his journey.

]]>Alan Hirsch: Made for More PodcastIn this edition of the Made for More Podcast, Alan explains his journey to gaining clarity on his personal calling. Alan says, “At the heart of calling is getting in touch with the unique purposes God has for you as a unique individual that no one else can fulfill. Exponentialclean29:44Welcome to the Made for More Podcast Serieshttps://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e1/
Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:47:55 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=78476https://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e1/#respondhttps://exponential.org/made-for-more-podcast-e1/feed/0<p>Rob Wegner: Made for More Podcast Interview with Rob Wegner For the first time in Exponential’s 14-year history, our annual theme will take us through a book of the Bible. Our themes have always been inspired by Scripture and aligned with key verses, but this is the first time we will walk together chapter-by-chapter through Scripture. As we explore our 2019 theme, “Made for More: Mobilizing God’s People, God’s Way,” we will look at Paul’s letter to the church of Ephesus. I couldn’t be more excited about this because this conversation is not just for church leaders. Paul wrote Ephesians...</p>
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Rob Wegner: Made for More Podcast

Interview with Rob Wegner

For the first time in Exponential’s 14-year history, our annual theme will take us through a book of the Bible. Our themes have always been inspired by Scripture and aligned with key verses, but this is the first time we will walk together chapter-by-chapter through Scripture.

As we explore our 2019 theme, “Made for More: Mobilizing God’s People, God’s Way,” we will look at Paul’s letter to the church of Ephesus. I couldn’t be more excited about this because this conversation is not just for church leaders. Paul wrote Ephesians for the body of Christ to help them discover God’s design for the church and the fullness of the mission God has for every single person He has created.

To kick off our theme, we’re launching a new “Made for More” podcast series. This week in the first episode, Rob Wegner and I share why we’re both so excited about this “Made for More” conversation and introduce a resource kit we just created for churches.

Rob just wrote a book on calling, Find Your Place (releasing in March at Exponential 2019), works with NewThing Network and is a teaching pastor at Westside Family Church in Kansas City. He loves the local church and believes in the impact of multiplying it. He’s a busy guy. And yet, he’s taking time and energy to focus on this resource.

In his words, “One of the things every pastor has to ask themselves is, ‘How do I help God’s people find their gifts and get engaged in God’s mission?’”

In this first episode, Rob and I dive into this need and the disconnect that often happens as the church mobilizes volunteers versus equips them to find their ministry. As Rob says, the way we’ve mobilized volunteers has people seeing ministry as something they do for two hours a week on Sunday serving in the children’s department instead of seeing ministry as their life calling, both as disciple makers and in that, a personal, unique calling that helps them see they were made for more.

It is, Rob says (and I agree) the No. 1 strangulation point for churches in America.

We also introduce this new free downloadable resource (including 20 high-quality videos) that’s designed first and foremost for church leadership teams and elders to help you walk through catalytic conversations with your leadership teams as you study Ephesians together and apply the concepts in your context.

And finally, Rob does a quick fly-by of each of the six shifts we have identified as we pressed into Ephesians—shifts to help you create a church culture or DNA that facilitates this change in how we think about mobilizing God’s people.

Today and in the coming weeks, we hope you join us for this critical conversation as we unpack each of these shifts.

]]>Rob Wegner: Made for More PodcastTo kick off our theme, we’re launching a new “Made for More” podcast series. This week in the first episode, Rob Wegner and I share why we’re both so excited about this “Made for More” conversation and introduce a resource kit we just created for churches.Exponentialclean32:37An Introduction to Hero Makinghttps://exponential.org/hero-maker-001/
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Mon, 13 Nov 2017 22:46:30 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=77045<p>Brian Sanders joins Exponential President Dave Ferguson for the fifth session in the Hero Maker podcast series as we look at the fourth essential practice in the hero-making process: Gift Activating. Brian serves as the founder and executive director of the Underground, a family of lay-led microchurches based in Tampa, Florida. As a leader bent on the premise that the church is people and mission, he is obsessed with helping people find the calling and assignment God has given them. He and the Underground are gift activators. An Interview with Dave Ferguson & Brian Sanders on gift activating In this podcast,...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/hero-maker-practice-4-gift-activating/">Hero Maker Practice 4: Gift Activating</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>Brian Sanders joins Exponential President Dave Ferguson for the fifth session in the Hero Maker podcast series as we look at the fourth essential practice in the hero-making process: Gift Activating. Brian serves as the founder and executive director o...Brian Sanders joins Exponential President Dave Ferguson for the fifth session in the Hero Maker podcast series as we look at the fourth essential practice in the hero-making process: Gift Activating. Brian serves as the founder and executive director of the Underground, a family of lay-led microchurches based in Tampa, Florida. As a leader bent on the premise that the church is people and mission, he is obsessed with helping people find the calling and assignment God has given them. He and the Underground are gift activators. An Interview with Dave Ferguson & Brian Sanders on gift activating In this podcast,...Exponentialclean22:16Hero Maker Practice 3: Disciple Multiplyinghttps://exponential.org/hero-maker-practice-3-disciple-multiplying/
Mon, 13 Nov 2017 22:44:24 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=76984<p>Our dream is to invest in others to see 100 churches planted in the next 10 years. Troy McMahon joins Exponential President Dave Ferguson for the fourth session in the Hero Maker podcast series as we look at the third essential practice in the hero-making process: Disciple Multiplying. Troy is the epitome of what it means to be a disciple multiplier. He started apprenticing as a small group leader at Community Christian Church and went on to become Community’s first campus pastor. Eleven years ago, he planted Restore Church in Kansas City, Kansas, which has planted 41 churches to date....</p>
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Mon, 13 Nov 2017 22:37:42 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=76934<p>Exponential CEO Todd Wilson joins Exponential President Dave Ferguson to kick off the HeroMaker podcast series. Here, the two leaders focus on the importance of hero making to Exponential’s “4-10” mission (to see the number of reproducing churches in the United States increase from less than 4 percent to greater than 10 percent) and why these statistics represent a leadership problem in the church. An Interview with Dave Ferguson & Todd Wilson on Exponential 2018 HeroMaker Theme Wilson candidly addresses the realities that are keeping leaders from becoming hero makers: “I think the operating system we’ve created is the biggest...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/podcast-hero-maker/">Hero Maker Podcast – From Hero to Hero Maker</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>Exponential CEO Todd Wilson joins Exponential President Dave Ferguson to kick off the HeroMaker podcast series. Here, the two leaders focus on the importance of hero making to Exponential’s “4-10” mission (to see the number of reproducing churches in t...Exponential CEO Todd Wilson joins Exponential President Dave Ferguson to kick off the HeroMaker podcast series. Here, the two leaders focus on the importance of hero making to Exponential’s “4-10” mission (to see the number of reproducing churches in the United States increase from less than 4 percent to greater than 10 percent) and why these statistics represent a leadership problem in the church. An Interview with Dave Ferguson & Todd Wilson on Exponential 2018 HeroMaker Theme Wilson candidly addresses the realities that are keeping leaders from becoming hero makers: “I think the operating system we’ve created is the biggest...Exponentialclean37:34An Interview with Carl Georgehttps://exponential.org/interview-carl-george/
Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:36:03 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=76785<p>In this interview between Exponential founder Todd Wilson and church planting expert Carl George, the two discuss approaching church planting from a Kingdom perspective. George explains that we need to “challenge others to think differently and bigger than what they’ve been thinking” in order to plant churches that go on to plant other churches. How you define yourself will determine what steps you’re willing to take in the future. – Carl George To join in the conversation, check out one of our 5 fall events where thousands of like-minded leaders will gather to move from ideas to action. An Interview...</p>
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Wed, 15 Feb 2017 16:25:48 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74870<p>Holiness is not abstraction … it’s missional, it’s redemptive, and brings back that which is lost. – Alan Hirsch In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Alan Hirsch explores how and why we need to listen to our context in order to join what God is already doing in the neighborhood. He explores ways in which we can interpret the existential issues that people face, the symbols and stories they use, as well as how the yearning of unbelievers can help us find new and appropriate ways in which to communicate the ancient Gospel. Join Alan at Exponential East 2017,...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/neighborhood-culture/">Keys to Culture and to the Human Heart | Alan Hirsch</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>Holiness is not abstraction … it’s missional, it’s redemptive, and brings back that which is lost. – Alan Hirsch In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Alan Hirsch explores how and why we need to listen to our context in order to join what God is ...Holiness is not abstraction … it’s missional, it’s redemptive, and brings back that which is lost. – Alan Hirsch In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Alan Hirsch explores how and why we need to listen to our context in order to join what God is already doing in the neighborhood. He explores ways in which we can interpret the existential issues that people face, the symbols and stories they use, as well as how the yearning of unbelievers can help us find new and appropriate ways in which to communicate the ancient Gospel. Join Alan at Exponential East 2017,...Exponentialclean50:17When Good News Moves into Your Neighborhoodhttps://exponential.org/good-news-neighborhood/
Wed, 15 Feb 2017 16:12:12 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74874<p>The issue isn’t who is your neighbor; it’s will you be a neighbor? Jesus said the entire law of God is summed up and fulfilled when we love God and our neighbor as we love ourselves. Imagine cities across a nation, sprinkled with Christ-followers living in condos, houses, and apartment buildings, who have taken Jesus’ words to heart. They have committed to tangibly love their neighbors, and neighborhoods, as they love themselves. They have committed to be the salt of the earth, as Jesus said we are to be. What does it look like when we view our neighborhoods as...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/good-news-neighborhood/">When Good News Moves into Your Neighborhood</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>The issue isn’t who is your neighbor; it’s will you be a neighbor? Jesus said the entire law of God is summed up and fulfilled when we love God and our neighbor as we love ourselves. Imagine cities across a nation,The issue isn’t who is your neighbor; it’s will you be a neighbor? Jesus said the entire law of God is summed up and fulfilled when we love God and our neighbor as we love ourselves. Imagine cities across a nation, sprinkled with Christ-followers living in condos, houses, and apartment buildings, who have taken Jesus’ words to heart. They have committed to tangibly love their neighbors, and neighborhoods, as they love themselves. They have committed to be the salt of the earth, as Jesus said we are to be. What does it look like when we view our neighborhoods as...Exponentialclean1:01:19Engage God’s Mission Where You Live, Work and Playhttps://exponential.org/engage-gods-mission/
Wed, 15 Feb 2017 15:45:59 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74876<p>It’s hard for us to love our neighbors when we don’t know our neighbors’ names – Brad Brisco While more and more people are less and less interested in the programs and activities of the church, missionally-minded people must learn how to lovingly engage people in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places that we inhabit. In this podcast from Exponential West 2016, Brad discusses the topics of biblical hospitality in and through our homes (1st place), understanding how God has placed us in a vocation for His missional purposes (2nd place), and what it means to identify, create, and support...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/engage-gods-mission/">Engage God’s Mission Where You Live, Work and Play</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>It’s hard for us to love our neighbors when we don’t know our neighbors’ names – Brad Brisco While more and more people are less and less interested in the programs and activities of the church, missionally-minded people must learn how to lovingly enga...It’s hard for us to love our neighbors when we don’t know our neighbors’ names – Brad Brisco While more and more people are less and less interested in the programs and activities of the church, missionally-minded people must learn how to lovingly engage people in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places that we inhabit. In this podcast from Exponential West 2016, Brad discusses the topics of biblical hospitality in and through our homes (1st place), understanding how God has placed us in a vocation for His missional purposes (2nd place), and what it means to identify, create, and support...Exponentialclean54:01A Missional Agenda for Neighborhood Transformationhttps://exponential.org/neighborhood-missional-agenda/
Wed, 15 Feb 2017 15:16:05 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74890<p>Our job as the people of God is to alert others to what the Kingdom of God looks like What is God’s dream for your neighborhood? How can you identify what God is doing in your place in order to join Him there? In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Michael Frost will share practical steps, gleaned from his own long-term experience in neighborhood transformation, for following God into mission wherever he has planted you. Don’t miss Exponential East 2017, where there will be multiple workshop tracks and a pre-conference intensive on the Mission of the Church. Key Highlights: The...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/neighborhood-missional-agenda/">A Missional Agenda for Neighborhood Transformation</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>Our job as the people of God is to alert others to what the Kingdom of God looks like What is God’s dream for your neighborhood? How can you identify what God is doing in your place in order to join Him there?Our job as the people of God is to alert others to what the Kingdom of God looks like What is God’s dream for your neighborhood? How can you identify what God is doing in your place in order to join Him there? In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Michael Frost will share practical steps, gleaned from his own long-term experience in neighborhood transformation, for following God into mission wherever he has planted you. Don’t miss Exponential East 2017, where there will be multiple workshop tracks and a pre-conference intensive on the Mission of the Church. Key Highlights: The...Exponentialclean57:17Re-Imagining Your 9-5 | Dave Rhodes | Exponentialhttps://exponential.org/living-calling/
Wed, 15 Feb 2017 15:12:40 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74871<p>Words create worlds – Dave Rhodes The key to living out your calling is not just about “what” you do. In fact, we would suggest it has more to do with “how” you do it. This podcast from Exponential West 2016 uses teaching, tools and tactics to help participants live out whatever they do in the way they are called to do it. Join Dave Rhodes at Exponential East 2017, where he will lead workshops on calling and church multiplication. Key Calling Highlights: Articulating your calling Differentiating between a passion and a burden Reading the narrative of your life Re-Imagining...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/living-calling/">Re-Imagining Your 9-5 | Dave Rhodes | Exponential</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>Words create worlds – Dave Rhodes The key to living out your calling is not just about “what” you do. In fact, we would suggest it has more to do with “how” you do it. This podcast from Exponential West 2016 uses teaching,Words create worlds – Dave Rhodes The key to living out your calling is not just about “what” you do. In fact, we would suggest it has more to do with “how” you do it. This podcast from Exponential West 2016 uses teaching, tools and tactics to help participants live out whatever they do in the way they are called to do it. Join Dave Rhodes at Exponential East 2017, where he will lead workshops on calling and church multiplication. Key Calling Highlights: Articulating your calling Differentiating between a passion and a burden Reading the narrative of your life Re-Imagining...Exponentialclean47:104 Leadership Principles To Revolutionize Your Church Staff Culturehttps://exponential.org/church-staff-culture/
Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:03:02 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74866<p>Does your church staff have high turnover? Do you lack a leadership development pipeline? Do you have trouble finding and keeping the right people for your team? In this podcast from Exponential West 2016, Tim Stevens unpacks four proven leadership principles to building a culture that draws people to your church staff and develops them into leaders people want to follow. Join Tim Stevens at Exponential East 2017, where he will be leading workshops on leadership and staff development. Key Church Staff Culture Highlights: Living a life with margins Hiring new staff members Maintaining a healthy staff culture 4 Leadership...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/church-staff-culture/">4 Leadership Principles To Revolutionize Your Church Staff Culture</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>Does your church staff have high turnover? Do you lack a leadership development pipeline? Do you have trouble finding and keeping the right people for your team? In this podcast from Exponential West 2016, Tim Stevens unpacks four proven leadership pri...Does your church staff have high turnover? Do you lack a leadership development pipeline? Do you have trouble finding and keeping the right people for your team? In this podcast from Exponential West 2016, Tim Stevens unpacks four proven leadership principles to building a culture that draws people to your church staff and develops them into leaders people want to follow. Join Tim Stevens at Exponential East 2017, where he will be leading workshops on leadership and staff development. Key Church Staff Culture Highlights: Living a life with margins Hiring new staff members Maintaining a healthy staff culture 4 Leadership...Exponentialclean51:33Why and How to Develop Leaders Starting Nowhttps://exponential.org/develop-leaders-now/
Wed, 08 Feb 2017 17:00:15 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74868<p>If God has called us to be multiplying movements, where do we expect those leaders to come from? – Brian Howard The era of hiring pre-packaged leaders is over. You may occasionally hire a leader from the outside, but there are simply not enough leaders out there for you to not develop your own. Few pastors have any intentional plan for developing new leaders. There is, however, no better use of your time as a pastor than to develop leaders. Why should I develop leaders? How do I get started? How can I become a leader-developing machine? Find answers to...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/develop-leaders-now/">Why and How to Develop Leaders Starting Now</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>If God has called us to be multiplying movements, where do we expect those leaders to come from? – Brian Howard The era of hiring pre-packaged leaders is over. You may occasionally hire a leader from the outside,If God has called us to be multiplying movements, where do we expect those leaders to come from? – Brian Howard The era of hiring pre-packaged leaders is over. You may occasionally hire a leader from the outside, but there are simply not enough leaders out there for you to not develop your own. Few pastors have any intentional plan for developing new leaders. There is, however, no better use of your time as a pastor than to develop leaders. Why should I develop leaders? How do I get started? How can I become a leader-developing machine? Find answers to...Exponentialclean1:00:30Culture Shock: Creating a Dynamic Team Culturehttps://exponential.org/dynamic-team-culture/
Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:00:13 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74865<p>Culture can’t be copied from somewhere else – Jenni Catron Culture is the North Star to your team’s success. While mission, vision, purpose and strategy are all critical, without great culture your team will flounder. What contributes to great culture? How do you create it? How do you keep it? Jenni will share the joy, pains and process of culture keeping. Join Jenni Catron at Exponential East 2017, where she will be leading workshops on leadership and teams. Key Culture Highlights: Defining what great culture looks like Creating your own unique culture The impact of the leader on culture Culture...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/dynamic-team-culture/">Culture Shock: Creating a Dynamic Team Culture</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>Culture can’t be copied from somewhere else – Jenni Catron Culture is the North Star to your team’s success. While mission, vision, purpose and strategy are all critical, without great culture your team will flounder.Culture can’t be copied from somewhere else – Jenni Catron Culture is the North Star to your team’s success. While mission, vision, purpose and strategy are all critical, without great culture your team will flounder. What contributes to great culture? How do you create it? How do you keep it? Jenni will share the joy, pains and process of culture keeping. Join Jenni Catron at Exponential East 2017, where she will be leading workshops on leadership and teams. Key Culture Highlights: Defining what great culture looks like Creating your own unique culture The impact of the leader on culture Culture...Exponentialclean59:41A Ministry Veteran Shares His Insights for Leading Wellhttps://exponential.org/leading-well/
Thu, 05 Jan 2017 15:00:16 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74860<p>If you don’t know what to measure and how to keep score, you can’t lead well. In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, pastor and author Larry Osborne shares several principles he’s learned over decades of ministry while growing a team around him. Key Takeaways: Which metrics should be on your scorecard Why health and mission matter What happens when you project your gifts on others Health in leadership and discipleship development Join Larry at Exponential East 2017, where he’ll be leading more workshops focusing on leading well. Leading Well: Why Health AND Mission Matter – Larry Osborne Larry Osborne is one...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/leading-well/">A Ministry Veteran Shares His Insights for Leading Well</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>If you don’t know what to measure and how to keep score, you can’t lead well. In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, pastor and author Larry Osborne shares several principles he’s learned over decades of ministry while growing a team around him.If you don’t know what to measure and how to keep score, you can’t lead well. In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, pastor and author Larry Osborne shares several principles he’s learned over decades of ministry while growing a team around him. Key Takeaways: Which metrics should be on your scorecard Why health and mission matter What happens when you project your gifts on others Health in leadership and discipleship development Join Larry at Exponential East 2017, where he’ll be leading more workshops focusing on leading well. Leading Well: Why Health AND Mission Matter – Larry Osborne Larry Osborne is one...Exponentialclean57:1010 Elements for Building Healthy Teamshttps://exponential.org/building-healthy-team/
Wed, 04 Jan 2017 17:00:08 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74928<p>What does a healthy team look like? How can you develop a culture of leadership where people thrive and actually enjoy their work? In this podcast from Exponential West 2016, pastor, planter and leadership coach Ron Edmondson answers these questions and shares 10 practical indicators of a healthy team culture that develops leaders. Edmondson brings his proven and innovative ideas for leadership development, offering invaluable counsel for church leaders in any context. Key Takeaways: 10 characteristics of healthy teams The importance of keeping staff unified around the vision Why everyone should feel like an owner in the vision Edmondson’s free or low-cost ideas...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/building-healthy-team/">10 Elements for Building Healthy Teams</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>What does a healthy team look like? How can you develop a culture of leadership where people thrive and actually enjoy their work? In this podcast from Exponential West 2016, pastor, planter and leadership coach Ron Edmondson answers these questions an...What does a healthy team look like? How can you develop a culture of leadership where people thrive and actually enjoy their work? In this podcast from Exponential West 2016, pastor, planter and leadership coach Ron Edmondson answers these questions and shares 10 practical indicators of a healthy team culture that develops leaders. Edmondson brings his proven and innovative ideas for leadership development, offering invaluable counsel for church leaders in any context. Key Takeaways: 10 characteristics of healthy teams The importance of keeping staff unified around the vision Why everyone should feel like an owner in the vision Edmondson’s free or low-cost ideas...Exponentialclean51:32Leadership Conversations | Jon Fergusonhttps://exponential.org/leadership-conversations/
Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:30:10 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74863<p>One of the most powerful tools we have for reproducing leaders are the words we say. In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, pastor and author Jon Ferguson looks at some practical tools to help you make the most of every leadership conversation–reminding us that leadership development begins with an “I see in you” conversation–both what I see in you right now, and what I see you becoming (your future). Drawing from conversations in Scripture, Ferguson illustrates the transformative power of words to identify, empower and reproduce leaders. Jon is a familiar voice at Exponential conferences. At Exponential East 2017, he’ll be...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/leadership-conversations/">Leadership Conversations | Jon Ferguson</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>One of the most powerful tools we have for reproducing leaders are the words we say. In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, pastor and author Jon Ferguson looks at some practical tools to help you make the most of every leadership conversation–rem...One of the most powerful tools we have for reproducing leaders are the words we say. In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, pastor and author Jon Ferguson looks at some practical tools to help you make the most of every leadership conversation–reminding us that leadership development begins with an “I see in you” conversation–both what I see in you right now, and what I see you becoming (your future). Drawing from conversations in Scripture, Ferguson illustrates the transformative power of words to identify, empower and reproduce leaders. Jon is a familiar voice at Exponential conferences. At Exponential East 2017, he’ll be...Exponentialclean32:07The Jesus Factor in Leadership | Joby Martinhttps://exponential.org/leading-team/
Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:15:06 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74861<p>[bctt tweet=”If you use your ministry to validate you before Jesus, you will die under that weight. – Joby Martin” via=”no”] Being a strong leader starts with looking at our ultimate example of leadership who turned top-down leadership upside down. In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, planter/pastor Joby Martin unpacks Matthew 20, explaining how Jesus’ example shows us how to lead people. Martin offers a new take on servant leadership, asking the challenging question, “Do you see yourself as a leader who serves or as a servant who gets to lead?” Key Takeaways: Why rest is critical to leading well The...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/leading-team/">The Jesus Factor in Leadership | Joby Martin</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>[bctt tweet=”If you use your ministry to validate you before Jesus, you will die under that weight. – Joby Martin” via=”no”] Being a strong leader starts with looking at our ultimate example of leadership who turned top-down leadership upside down.[bctt tweet=”If you use your ministry to validate you before Jesus, you will die under that weight. – Joby Martin” via=”no”] Being a strong leader starts with looking at our ultimate example of leadership who turned top-down leadership upside down. In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, planter/pastor Joby Martin unpacks Matthew 20, explaining how Jesus’ example shows us how to lead people. Martin offers a new take on servant leadership, asking the challenging question, “Do you see yourself as a leader who serves or as a servant who gets to lead?” Key Takeaways: Why rest is critical to leading well The...Exponentialclean55:23Growing Fire | Larry Walkemeyer | Exponentialhttps://exponential.org/growing-fire/
Wed, 28 Dec 2016 16:51:52 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74850<p>Daily are you adding firewood to this sacrifice of ministry that you are making? – Larry Walkemeyer Drawing from four decades of ministry life, a large research project and overseeing the ministries of large numbers of pastors, Larry shares the essential principles he and others have used to “grow their fire.” God desires for his servants to experience an increasing zeal for life, for relationships, for worship, and for ministry. It’s possible! This podcast from Exponential East 2016 identifies the “buckets” which threaten to douse the fire and the “logs” which grow the flame. How to live “fired up” without...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/growing-fire/">Growing Fire | Larry Walkemeyer | Exponential</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>Daily are you adding firewood to this sacrifice of ministry that you are making? – Larry Walkemeyer Drawing from four decades of ministry life, a large research project and overseeing the ministries of large numbers of pastors,Daily are you adding firewood to this sacrifice of ministry that you are making? – Larry Walkemeyer Drawing from four decades of ministry life, a large research project and overseeing the ministries of large numbers of pastors, Larry shares the essential principles he and others have used to “grow their fire.” God desires for his servants to experience an increasing zeal for life, for relationships, for worship, and for ministry. It’s possible! This podcast from Exponential East 2016 identifies the “buckets” which threaten to douse the fire and the “logs” which grow the flame. How to live “fired up” without...Exponentialclean55:07Should My Church Go MultiSite? | Jim Tomberlinhttps://exponential.org/should-my-church-go-multisite/
Thu, 22 Dec 2016 15:55:43 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74821<p>Very few churches in America historically have been intentionally involved in reproducing, much less multiplying. – Jim Tomberlin Going multisite is not for every church; how do you know if it is right for your church and when? In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, seasoned multisite pioneer and consultant Jim Tomberlin will help you determine if multisite is right for your church and the next steps forward. Join Jim at Exponential East 2017, where he will lead more workshops on how to go multisite. Key MultiSite Highlights: Benefits of multisite and church mergers Questions to determine the health of...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/should-my-church-go-multisite/">Should My Church Go MultiSite? | Jim Tomberlin</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>Very few churches in America historically have been intentionally involved in reproducing, much less multiplying. – Jim Tomberlin Going multisite is not for every church; how do you know if it is right for your church and when?Very few churches in America historically have been intentionally involved in reproducing, much less multiplying. – Jim Tomberlin Going multisite is not for every church; how do you know if it is right for your church and when? In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, seasoned multisite pioneer and consultant Jim Tomberlin will help you determine if multisite is right for your church and the next steps forward. Join Jim at Exponential East 2017, where he will lead more workshops on how to go multisite. Key MultiSite Highlights: Benefits of multisite and church mergers Questions to determine the health of...Exponentialclean1:02:54Creating a Sending Church Culture | Brian Bloyehttps://exponential.org/creating-sending-church-culture/
Thu, 22 Dec 2016 14:56:39 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74819<p>Multiplication is not just another program in your church; it’s who you are. – Brian Bloye In this podcast from Exponential West 2016, Brian Bloye shares Best Practices as a lead pastor – how he has intentionally created a culture of sending within his church. As a proven practitioner, he explains the principles and practices that create the perfect environment for sending out your people to plant churches. Don’t miss Exponential East 2017, where there will be multiple workshop tracks on how to be a sending church. Key Sending Church Highlights: 5 keys to creating a sending culture in your...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/creating-sending-church-culture/">Creating a Sending Church Culture | Brian Bloye</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>Multiplication is not just another program in your church; it’s who you are. – Brian Bloye In this podcast from Exponential West 2016, Brian Bloye shares Best Practices as a lead pastor – how he has intentionally created a culture of sending within his...Multiplication is not just another program in your church; it’s who you are. – Brian Bloye In this podcast from Exponential West 2016, Brian Bloye shares Best Practices as a lead pastor – how he has intentionally created a culture of sending within his church. As a proven practitioner, he explains the principles and practices that create the perfect environment for sending out your people to plant churches. Don’t miss Exponential East 2017, where there will be multiple workshop tracks on how to be a sending church. Key Sending Church Highlights: 5 keys to creating a sending culture in your...Exponentialclean45:13What Makes a Great Campus Pastor?https://exponential.org/great-campus-pastor/
Thu, 22 Dec 2016 14:53:52 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74827<p>The campus pastor role has become one of the most strategic and sought-after staff positions in the church today. The campus pastor is also the most critical factor in any church’s multisite success. But do you know what makes a good campus pastor? In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Greg Ligon from Leadership Network explores the unique gift set and strengths of today’s ideal campus pastor. Join Greg at Exponential East 2017, where he will lead more workshops on multisite leadership. Key Campus Pastor Highlights: Roles Characteristics Selection processes Strategies for launching campuses Tension between a church with campuses...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/great-campus-pastor/">What Makes a Great Campus Pastor?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>The campus pastor role has become one of the most strategic and sought-after staff positions in the church today. The campus pastor is also the most critical factor in any church’s multisite success. But do you know what makes a good campus pastor?The campus pastor role has become one of the most strategic and sought-after staff positions in the church today. The campus pastor is also the most critical factor in any church’s multisite success. But do you know what makes a good campus pastor? In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Greg Ligon from Leadership Network explores the unique gift set and strengths of today’s ideal campus pastor. Join Greg at Exponential East 2017, where he will lead more workshops on multisite leadership. Key Campus Pastor Highlights: Roles Characteristics Selection processes Strategies for launching campuses Tension between a church with campuses...Exponentialclean1:01:55Raising Up New Leaders | Joby Martin | Exponentialhttps://exponential.org/raising-new-leaders/
Thu, 22 Dec 2016 14:51:55 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74820<p>The number one thing to do in ministry is to equip the saints to do the work of the ministry. – Joby Martin People lead other people to Jesus. So we need to spend the majority of our time developing people, instead of programs and productions! So, what is the effective path to develop and empower leaders as disciple-making disciples and reproducing leaders? In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Joby Martin, pastor of The Church of Eleven22, shares how they build up leaders in a way that has allowed the church’s attendance to grow from zero to over 7500...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/raising-new-leaders/">Raising Up New Leaders | Joby Martin | Exponential</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>The number one thing to do in ministry is to equip the saints to do the work of the ministry. – Joby Martin People lead other people to Jesus. So we need to spend the majority of our time developing people, instead of programs and productions! So,The number one thing to do in ministry is to equip the saints to do the work of the ministry. – Joby Martin People lead other people to Jesus. So we need to spend the majority of our time developing people, instead of programs and productions! So, what is the effective path to develop and empower leaders as disciple-making disciples and reproducing leaders? In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Joby Martin, pastor of The Church of Eleven22, shares how they build up leaders in a way that has allowed the church’s attendance to grow from zero to over 7500...Exponentialclean54:219 Secrets to Building a Contagious Church Staff Culturehttps://exponential.org/contagious-staff-culture/
Thu, 22 Dec 2016 14:50:58 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74826<p>God is moving, and He is going to build His church whether we’re in it or not. – William Vanderbloemen Building a contagious culture is hard work, but it’s crucial to retaining a high-capacity church staff. How can you do that when you have a congregation that needs you and you need to prepare for Sunday each week? In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, William Vanderbloemen, former pastor and President of Vanderbloemen Search Group (pastor search firm rated #1 Best Company Culture by Entrepreneur.com), will teach you nine culture-building secrets he’s learned from consulting with hundreds of churches across...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/contagious-staff-culture/">9 Secrets to Building a Contagious Church Staff Culture</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>God is moving, and He is going to build His church whether we’re in it or not. – William Vanderbloemen Building a contagious culture is hard work, but it’s crucial to retaining a high-capacity church staff.God is moving, and He is going to build His church whether we’re in it or not. – William Vanderbloemen Building a contagious culture is hard work, but it’s crucial to retaining a high-capacity church staff. How can you do that when you have a congregation that needs you and you need to prepare for Sunday each week? In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, William Vanderbloemen, former pastor and President of Vanderbloemen Search Group (pastor search firm rated #1 Best Company Culture by Entrepreneur.com), will teach you nine culture-building secrets he’s learned from consulting with hundreds of churches across...Exponentialclean57:21Creating a Disciple Making Culture: REPRODUCE IThttps://exponential.org/reproduce/
Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:10:26 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74839<p>You don’t divorce the teachings of Jesus from the methods of Jesus and get the results of Jesus. – Jim Putman In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Senior Pastor Virgil Grant of Eastside Community Church (Richmond, KY) joins Real Life Ministries Senior Pastor Jim Putman (author of Church is a Team Sport, Real Life Discipleship and co-author of Discipleshift) and Eddie Bateman of the Relational Discipleship Network to discuss “Creating Processes That Intentionally Reproduce Disciples Making Disciples.” Making disciples requires a process in order to reproduce on a church-wide scale. Don’t miss Exponential East 2017, where there will be several...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/reproduce/">Creating a Disciple Making Culture: REPRODUCE IT</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>You don’t divorce the teachings of Jesus from the methods of Jesus and get the results of Jesus. – Jim Putman In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Senior Pastor Virgil Grant of Eastside Community Church (Richmond,You don’t divorce the teachings of Jesus from the methods of Jesus and get the results of Jesus. – Jim Putman In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Senior Pastor Virgil Grant of Eastside Community Church (Richmond, KY) joins Real Life Ministries Senior Pastor Jim Putman (author of Church is a Team Sport, Real Life Discipleship and co-author of Discipleshift) and Eddie Bateman of the Relational Discipleship Network to discuss “Creating Processes That Intentionally Reproduce Disciples Making Disciples.” Making disciples requires a process in order to reproduce on a church-wide scale. Don’t miss Exponential East 2017, where there will be several...Exponentialclean36:40Creating a Disciple Making Culture: LEAD IThttps://exponential.org/lead/
Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:50:30 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74838<p>Change doesn’t start with an organization; it starts with you. – Jim Putman In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Riverside Church of Ft. Myers, FL Senior Pastor Bob Reed joins Real Life Ministries Senior Pastor Jim Putman (author of Church is a Team Sport, Real Life Discipleship and co-author of Discipleshift) and Luke Yetter of the Relational Discipleship Network, to discuss “Intentionally Leading Your Team To Be Disciple Makers.” Together they explain how to lead others into disciple-making relationships, modeling what healthy multiplicative discipleship looks like. Don’t miss Exponential East 2017, where there will be multiple workshop tracks on discipleship...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/lead/">Creating a Disciple Making Culture: LEAD IT</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>Change doesn’t start with an organization; it starts with you. – Jim Putman In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Riverside Church of Ft. Myers, FL Senior Pastor Bob Reed joins Real Life Ministries Senior Pastor Jim Putman (author of Church is a ...Change doesn’t start with an organization; it starts with you. – Jim Putman In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Riverside Church of Ft. Myers, FL Senior Pastor Bob Reed joins Real Life Ministries Senior Pastor Jim Putman (author of Church is a Team Sport, Real Life Discipleship and co-author of Discipleshift) and Luke Yetter of the Relational Discipleship Network, to discuss “Intentionally Leading Your Team To Be Disciple Makers.” Together they explain how to lead others into disciple-making relationships, modeling what healthy multiplicative discipleship looks like. Don’t miss Exponential East 2017, where there will be multiple workshop tracks on discipleship...Exponentialclean39:23Creating a Disciple Making Culture: ALIGN IThttps://exponential.org/align/
Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:40:54 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74837<p>Relationship is key to discipleship – Jim Putman In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Lead Pastor Aaron Couch of Real Life Ministries On The Palouse joins Real Life Ministries Senior Pastor Jim Putman (author of Church is a Team Sport, Real Life Discipleship and co-author of Discipleshift) to discuss “Intentionally Aligning Your Culture Towards Disciple Making.” Alignment involves making your vision and values a reality – although we say we might hold something in high regard, our actions don’t always prioritize those things in order to realize them. Don’t miss Exponential East 2017, where there will be multiple workshop tracks...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/align/">Creating a Disciple Making Culture: ALIGN IT</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>Relationship is key to discipleship – Jim Putman In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Lead Pastor Aaron Couch of Real Life Ministries On The Palouse joins Real Life Ministries Senior Pastor Jim Putman (author of Church is a Team Sport,Relationship is key to discipleship – Jim Putman In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Lead Pastor Aaron Couch of Real Life Ministries On The Palouse joins Real Life Ministries Senior Pastor Jim Putman (author of Church is a Team Sport, Real Life Discipleship and co-author of Discipleshift) to discuss “Intentionally Aligning Your Culture Towards Disciple Making.” Alignment involves making your vision and values a reality – although we say we might hold something in high regard, our actions don’t always prioritize those things in order to realize them. Don’t miss Exponential East 2017, where there will be multiple workshop tracks...Exponentialclean38:11Conversion as a Commitment to Salvation and Discipleshiphttps://exponential.org/conversion-discipleship/
Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:30:46 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74828<p>How we call people to salvation is coupled with how we call them to discipleship – Bobby Harrington In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, pastor and discipleship.org’s executive director Bobby Harrington describes a new paradigm for conversion. Bobby explains how conversion is as much a commitment to following Jesus (discipleship) as it is accepting His salvation. Join Bobby Harrington at Exponential East 2017, where he will be leading more workshops on discipleship. Key Conversion Highlights: History of conversion methods A new paradigm for conversion Conversion as a Commitment to Salvation and Discipleship – Bobby Harrington Dr. Bobby Harrington is...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/conversion-discipleship/">Conversion as a Commitment to Salvation and Discipleship</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>How we call people to salvation is coupled with how we call them to discipleship – Bobby Harrington In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, pastor and discipleship.org’s executive director Bobby Harrington describes a new paradigm for conversion.How we call people to salvation is coupled with how we call them to discipleship – Bobby Harrington In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, pastor and discipleship.org’s executive director Bobby Harrington describes a new paradigm for conversion. Bobby explains how conversion is as much a commitment to following Jesus (discipleship) as it is accepting His salvation. Join Bobby Harrington at Exponential East 2017, where he will be leading more workshops on discipleship. Key Conversion Highlights: History of conversion methods A new paradigm for conversion Conversion as a Commitment to Salvation and Discipleship – Bobby Harrington Dr. Bobby Harrington is...Exponentialclean56:38Creating a Disciple Making Culture: LIVE IThttps://exponential.org/live/
Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:25:15 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74836<p>Discipleship happens in relationship – Jim Putman In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Senior Pastor Brandon Bowers of Awaken Church (Charleston, SC) joins Real Life Ministries Senior Pastor Jim Putman (author of Church is a Team Sport, Real Life Discipleship and co-author of Discipleshift) and Luke Yetter of the Relational Discipleship Network to discuss “Creating Intentional Environments For Disciple Making.” The best way to disciple anyone is through relationship; Jim and Brandon share how they live this out in their churches. Don’t miss Exponential East 2017, where there will be multiple workshop tracks on discipleship. Key Highlights: Creating the environment...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/live/">Creating a Disciple Making Culture: LIVE IT</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>Discipleship happens in relationship – Jim Putman In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Senior Pastor Brandon Bowers of Awaken Church (Charleston, SC) joins Real Life Ministries Senior Pastor Jim Putman (author of Church is a Team Sport,Discipleship happens in relationship – Jim Putman In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Senior Pastor Brandon Bowers of Awaken Church (Charleston, SC) joins Real Life Ministries Senior Pastor Jim Putman (author of Church is a Team Sport, Real Life Discipleship and co-author of Discipleshift) and Luke Yetter of the Relational Discipleship Network to discuss “Creating Intentional Environments For Disciple Making.” The best way to disciple anyone is through relationship; Jim and Brandon share how they live this out in their churches. Don’t miss Exponential East 2017, where there will be multiple workshop tracks on discipleship. Key Highlights: Creating the environment...Exponentialclean39:08Creating a Disciple Making Church | Robby Gallatyhttps://exponential.org/disciple-making-church/
Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:20:00 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=74829<p>How different would our lives be today if we got passionate about making disciples? – Robby Gallaty In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Robby Gallaty of Replicate Ministries shares with us how a disciple-making church is what the Bible teaches us to be. Drawing from years of personal experience, Robby offers a step-by-step process for planning, building, and evaluating a Disciple-making culture in any church’s context. Key Disciple Making Highlights: Challenges to making disciples The importance of learning discipleship on-the-job Biblical & practical reasons for discipleship 5 parts of discipleship groups Preaching alone is not going to make disciples...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/disciple-making-church/">Creating a Disciple Making Church | Robby Gallaty</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>How different would our lives be today if we got passionate about making disciples? – Robby Gallaty In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Robby Gallaty of Replicate Ministries shares with us how a disciple-making church is what the Bible teaches ...How different would our lives be today if we got passionate about making disciples? – Robby Gallaty In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Robby Gallaty of Replicate Ministries shares with us how a disciple-making church is what the Bible teaches us to be. Drawing from years of personal experience, Robby offers a step-by-step process for planning, building, and evaluating a Disciple-making culture in any church’s context. Key Disciple Making Highlights: Challenges to making disciples The importance of learning discipleship on-the-job Biblical & practical reasons for discipleship 5 parts of discipleship groups Preaching alone is not going to make disciples...Exponentialclean1:06:04Mobilization: The Church Has Left the Buildinghttps://exponential.org/mobilization/
Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:58:38 +0000http://exponential.org/?p=75268<p>What does it look like to mobilize God’s people to live as sent missionaries where they live, work, and play? Are we committed to taking responsibility for the geography where God has placed His church? In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Tim Hawks discusses how to better understand all of our God-given geography as we prayerfully consider how to take responsibility for the evangelization of all who reside there. Hawks shares how Austin, TX has mobilized over 300 churches to reach their neighbors with the good news of Jesus Christ. Don’t miss Exponential East 2017, where multiple workshop tracks...</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org/mobilization/">Mobilization: The Church Has Left the Building</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://exponential.org">Exponential</a>.</p>What does it look like to mobilize God’s people to live as sent missionaries where they live, work, and play? Are we committed to taking responsibility for the geography where God has placed His church? In this podcast from Exponential East 2016,What does it look like to mobilize God’s people to live as sent missionaries where they live, work, and play? Are we committed to taking responsibility for the geography where God has placed His church? In this podcast from Exponential East 2016, Tim Hawks discusses how to better understand all of our God-given geography as we prayerfully consider how to take responsibility for the evangelization of all who reside there. Hawks shares how Austin, TX has mobilized over 300 churches to reach their neighbors with the good news of Jesus Christ. Don’t miss Exponential East 2017, where multiple workshop tracks...Exponentialclean1:05:55